About Launchways, A Division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services: Launchways is a fully remote, rapidly growing human resources, employee benefits and business insurance solution provider located in Chicago. The team is driven by a strong growth-mindset and has been recognized by both Inc and Entrepreneur magazines in their fastest growing company lists. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community which enables our people to thrive while providing business leaders the resources and guidance they need to fuel their company’s growth. Launchways is backed by Patriot Growth Insurance Services, a top 50 privately held insurance agency with 80 offices and more than 1000 professionals located throughout the country. Learn more at www.launchways.com.

Position Overview: If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to grow a book of business, come join the Launchways team! We are looking for candidates who are relationship builders, highly motivated and results driven.
If you have sales experience, have high positive energy and a desire to provide a high-level of expertise to meet clients' needs, please apply for our position. We pride ourselves on providing excellent salary, benefits, and training for all associates!

Work Arrangement: This is a remote position that supports our office located at Chicago, IL. Computer equipment will be provided by the company upon hire.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Performs activities to generate new business through community involvement, association events, networking opportunities, making phone calls, holding face-to-face meetings, and conducting presentations.
• Develops a pipeline of potential clients by growing professional relationships and nurturing a solid referral base.
• Manages the sales cycle from start to finish through active listening, negotiation, and closing new business.
• Fosters a collaborative working dynamic with team members for effective communication and support throughout the sales process.
• Conducts a policy review and engages with probing questions to develop a thorough understanding of the clients’ needs and recommend coverages.
• Builds and maintains relationships with all agency personnel through positive interactions, effective communication, and ensures follow through of set expectations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 2+ years sales experience. Property & Casualty or Life & Health Insurance license a plus!
• Experience selling managed payroll and HR consulting a plus!
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated, results driven self-starter.
• High-level of interpersonal skills with a client-service focused mind-set.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Quick learner that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to multitask and follow through on set expectations.
• Solutions driven problem-solving skills and proven analytical skills.

About Patriot Growth Insurance Services: Founded in 2019, Patriot is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property and casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot is ranked as the 24th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and has been named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With more than 2,000 employees operating in over 160 locations across 47 states, Patriot's collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies. Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. We are committed to working with like-minded individuals who share our vision of creating an insurance agency focused on operational excellence and a relentless pursuit of growth.

Patriot offers the opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing company since its inception. We strive to create a flexible and collaborative environment for our employees, and our goal is to provide enhanced career opportunities for our dedicated and professional team.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive health and welfare program to employees, family members and domestic partners. Employees are eligible for benefits coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Commuter Transit Programs
• Company paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid holidays
• Personalized PTO
• 401 (k)

Pay Range: $50,000 - $75,000 base + commission.

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the required state pay transparency law. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Patriot Growth Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Patriot makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO and DE&I Policy located on our website at www.patriotgis.com.